Rush achieved commercial success in the 1970s with Fly by Night (1975), 2112 (1976), A Farewell to Kings (1977) and Hemispheres (1978). The band's popularity continued throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with albums charting highly in Canada, the US and the UK, including Permanent Waves (1980), Moving Pictures (1981), Signals (1982), Grace Under Pressure (1984) and Counterparts (1993). Rush continued to record and perform until 1997, after which the band entered a four-year hiatus due to personal tragedies in Peart's life. The trio regrouped in 2001 and released three more studio albums: Vapor Trails (2002), Snakes & Arrows (2007), and Clockwork Angels (2012). Rush ceased touring at the end of 2015, and Lifeson announced in January 2018 that the band would not continue, which was cemented by Peart's death from glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, on January 7, 2020, at the age of 67.
Rush were known for their musicianship, complex compositions and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on science fiction, fantasy and philosophy. The band's style changed over the years, from a blues-inspired hard rock beginning, later moving into progressive rock, then a period in the 1980s marked by heavy use of synthesizers, before returning to guitar-driven hard rock at the end of the 1980s. Their final work from 2012, marked a return to progressive rock. The members of Rush have been acknowledged as some of the most proficient players on their respective instruments, with each winning numerous awards in magazine readers' polls over the years.
As of 2022, Rush ranks 84th in the U.S. with sales of 26 million albums and industry sources estimate their total worldwide album sales at over 42 million. Rush has been awarded 14 platinum and 3 multi-platinum albums in the US plus 17 platinum albums in Canada. Rush was nominated for seven Grammy Awards, won several Juno Awards, and won an International Achievement Award at the 2009 SOCAN Awards. The band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rush_(band)
Studio albums
Rush (1974)
Fly by Night (1975)
Caress of Steel (1975)
2112 (1976)
A Farewell to Kings (1977)
Hemispheres (1978)
Permanent Waves (1980)
Moving Pictures (1981)
Signals (1982)
Grace Under Pressure (1984)
Power Windows (1985)
Hold Your Fire (1987)
Presto (1989)
Roll the Bones (1991)
Counterparts (1993)
Test for Echo (1996)
Vapor Trails (2002)
Snakes & Arrows (2007)
Clockwork Angels (2012)
Big Money
Rush Lyrics
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Big money underground
Big money got a mighty voice
Big money make no sound
Big money pull a million strings
Big money hold the prize
Big money weave a mighty web
Big money draw the flies
Sometimes pushing people around
Sometimes pulling out the rug
Sometimes pushing all the buttons
Sometimes pulling out the plug
It's the power and the glory
It's a war in paradise
A Cinderella story
On a tumble of the dice
Big money goes around the world
Big money take a cruise
Big money leave a mighty wake
Big money leave a bruise
Big money make a million dreams
Big money spin big deals
Big money make a mighty head
Big money spin big wheels
Sometimes building ivory towers
Sometimes knocking castles down
Sometimes building you a stairway
Lock you underground
It's that old-time religion
It's the kingdom they would rule
It's the fool on television
Getting paid to play the fool
It's the power and the glory
It's a war in paradise
A Cinderella story
On a tumble of the dice
Big money goes around the world
Big money give and take
Big money done a power of good
Big money make mistakes
Big money got a heavy hand
Big money take control
Big money got a mean streak
Big money got no soul
In The Big Money, Rush explores the theme of money and its power over people and society. The song is an indictment of the reckless pursuit of wealth and the impact it has on those who seek it, as well as those who are affected by it. The lyrics describe how money has become a force that influences the world and controls people's actions. It also highlights the moral emptiness of money, its ability to corrupt, and the way it can destroy relationships and destabilize communities.
The song presents a bleak view of the world where the pursuit of money leads to a war in paradise, a ruthless competition where the rich and powerful seek to control and dominate those who are weaker. Rush laments the way that money has become a central value in modern society, with the pursuit of wealth trumping all other human values, including compassion, empathy, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Big money goes around the world
Money flows internationally
Big money underground
Money is hidden or invested secretly
Big money got a mighty voice
Money has significant influence and power
Big money make no sound
Money's power is hidden, not easily visible
Big money pull a million strings
Money controls many aspects of society and government
Big money hold the prize
Money is the ultimate goal and reward
Big money weave a mighty web
Money has intricate connections and relationships
Big money draw the flies
People are attracted to and influenced by money
Sometimes pushing people around
Money can be used to bully or control others
Sometimes pulling out the rug
Money can suddenly and drastically change circumstances
Sometimes pushing all the buttons
Money has the power to influence and manipulate systems
Sometimes pulling out the plug
Money can cause a sudden and complete collapse
It's the power and the glory
Money represents wealth and influence
It's a war in paradise
There is a constant struggle and competition for money and power
A Cinderella story
Success and wealth can come unexpectedly to those who were previously disadvantaged
On a tumble of the dice
Success and wealth can be the result of luck or chance
Big money take a cruise
Money can buy luxurious experiences
Big money leave a mighty wake
Money can have a significant impact on the world
Big money leave a bruise
Money can harm or negatively affect others
Big money make a million dreams
Money has the power to make many goals and aspirations a reality
Big money spin big deals
Money is heavily involved in business and finance
Big money make a mighty head
Money can make individuals feel powerful and important
Big money spin big wheels
Money is a driving force behind societal progress and change
Sometimes building ivory towers
Money can be used to create extravagant and impractical structures
Sometimes knocking castles down
Money can destroy or dismantle established systems
Sometimes building you a stairway
Money can offer opportunities for upward mobility
Lock you underground
Money can also trap and restrict individuals
It's that old-time religion
Money represents a belief system that values wealth and power above all else
It's the kingdom they would rule
Money represents a desire to control and dominate others
It's the fool on television
Money can be used to exploit and manipulate individuals for entertainment
Getting paid to play the fool
Some individuals will do anything for money, even if it means appearing foolish or ridiculous
Big money give and take
Money is exchanged in transactions and deals
Big money done a power of good
Money can be used for positive or charitable purposes
Big money make mistakes
Money can lead to poor decisions or errors
Big money got a heavy hand
Money can exert excessive control or influence
Big money take control
Money can dictate events or outcomes
Big money got a mean streak
Money can be aggressive or cruel
Big money got no soul
Money is not moral or compassionate
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Neil Elwood Peart, Gary Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GoodSneakers
Power Windows is one of the greatest albums of all time.
@traceyb9443
It definitely is! 😊❤
@adamx6000
Something must be wrong with me because for some reason I really like this pop synth era of Rush’s career that everybody hates. I like how this band kept evolving like Bowie.
@audibletapehiss3764
I feel bad for anyone who doesn't love this era of Rush. Not comparing it to the 70's, it's just its own thing.
@JA-io8nx
No Rush fan I know hates any era of the band. This album by the way is one of their best, by far, especially relative to production quality, and vocal performance.
@adamx6000
@@JA-io8nx in that documentary they made a while back, they had people talk about how fans were drifting away from their synth era and that is why they moved back to a hard rock style
@JA-io8nx
@@adamx6000 you said the era "that everyone hates". Maybe in 1985 a portion of their fan base didn't like this album as much as they did something like moving pictures but nobody "hates" it.
@adamx6000
@@JA-io8nx if you take me literal then you are right that not everybody hates but if I took you literal, that is a big assumption of you to say that nobody hates their 80’s era. The documentary had a person interviewed that said he doesn’t like that era.
@hads5279
I know a lot of Rush fans weren’t thrilled with Rush’s heavy synthesizer era, but I love it. It amazes me when Geddy is singing, keyboarding, and shredding the bass. It’s mind blowing that Rush is a trio with the sound they’re capable of producing.
@shelleyharrop1419
This is a great album song rocks